CHARLOTTESVILLE:  81 Miles 
​FRONT ROYAL: 133 miles
NORFOLK: 240 miles
RICHMOND: 149 miles
ROANOKE:40 miles
WASHINGTON DC: 201 miles

MEET AND GREET

NATURAL BRIDGE sits nestled in the mountains  along the James River residing between Roanoke and Lexington. The area is best known and advertised for the Natural Bridge State Park with its natural rock formation and walk through time trail. However, the area offers plenty of activities and destinations for a day or weekend trip

HIKE

DEVILS MARBLEYARD

THE WHY: This hike is for the adventurer. See millions of years ago tiny insects made homes in the mountains porous rocks. Then over time so did ice, cold and erosion to which eventually was to much for the mountain line and it collapsed. What was left are car sized and refrigerator sized boulders to scamper and roam on.  

5 THINGS TO KNOW: 

1. Trail is rated Strenuous and total hike distance is 3.5 miles. This trail is not recommended for kids or pets (unless your pet is a mountain goat). Hike with a partner.
2. Avoid the rocks on damp, wet or potential rainy conditions.
3. Pace yourself, there is no route to take once on the rocks. Its all about your pace and your decisions. 
4. Gear is everything, wear shoes with grip
5. Have fun... this is a venture through geological time! 

EXPLORE

EXPLORE
VIRGINIA SAFARI PARK

THE WHY: A 180 acre zoon, with a twist! The Virginia Safari is a drive thru park where visitors are immersed within the habitats of the animals,
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5 THINGS TO KNOW: 

1. The three mile drive allows you to enjoy the zoo up close and personal with the animals as they wander about and come to your car window! 
2. Purchase tickets online and in advance
3. Don't forget to buy some feed! It makes you popular with the animals. 
4. Go early or go late, animals are much more active during these times instead of mid-day. 
5. Don't forget to stop and visit the other animals in a standard zoo setting just aside of the entrance. 

VISIT

PIT STOP
GREAT VALLEY FARM

THE WHY: you have had an experience full day of animals and a boulder hike like no other! Time to unwind with a few suds.

5 THINGS TO KNOW: 

1. Great Valley Farm is located just behind the Virginia safari
2. Bring a picnic and a blanket and kick out on all that green space.
3. The view! ... from rolling hills weaved into the mountains takes the cake.
4. We say cheers! to the wit or the lemongrass pale ale

EXPLORE

5 more things to know about natural bridge

1. ​George Washington and Jefferson national forests provides camping and hiking opportunities!
2. Cave mountain lake rec area provides areas to swim and fish and camp!​
3. ​​Mobile service is spotty in and around the area due to the mountains, print out your directions and information in advance
4. Looking for more hikes?...... check out Mount Pleasant Trail in Buena Vista, VA .
5. ​BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY sits 13 miles east of natural bridge , the parkway extends from Front Royal to North Carolina and is rated as one of the most scenic drives in all of America!